Join Swami Padmanabha, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, for a captivating conversation with Siddhartha Krishna, a scholar, teacher, and prolific writer deeply rooted in the traditions of yoga and Vedanta. Raised in a family of yogic practitioners and formally educated at the esteemed Kailash Ashram Brahmavidya Peeth, Siddhartha shares his journey of lifelong learning and teaching. […]
Manjuali Dasi, a Vaishnavi elder, joins Swami Padmanabha for the 38th episode of The Free Radical Podcast on January 15. In this heartfelt conversation, Manjuali shares her deep connection with Srila Prabhupada and Srila Sridhara Maharaja, exploring the transformative role of prayer in navigating life’s challenges and viewing Krishna as an ever-evolving mystery. Drawing from […]
"Independent Thinking" might seem at odds with a tradition centered on surrender—but think again. In this organic and dynamic conversation, Madhavananda Dasa joins Swami Padmanabha to illuminate the multifaceted jewel of Guru Tattva. Together, they explore the evolving roles of both the guru and spiritual institutions, examining how these two forces interact. Taking the pulse […]
In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, we welcome Sukhavaha dasi—author, healer, and radical personalist. Born into a Protestant minister’s family and later initiated by Srila Prabhupada, Sukhavaha has spent decades guiding spiritual seekers through emotional healing and self-discovery. Join Swami Padmanabha and Sukhavaha as they explore themes of radical personalism, identity, navigating crises, […]
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In this episode, Swami Padmanabha sits down in person with Father Cassian—a Benedictine monk, Catholic priest, and long-time student of world religions. With roots in both the Catholic and Vedantic traditions, Fr. Cassian shares wisdom from a life steeped in devotion and interspiritual dialogue. Their conversation explores the art of spiritual direction—touching on confession, celibacy, authority, […]
In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, Swami Padmanabha welcomes Vaishnava scholar and Hindu chaplain Adi Purusha, whose academic background includes a PhD from the University of Cambridge and a focus on theodicy, Vedanta, and ethics. The conversation explores the problem of evil—how suffering can coexist with an all-loving, all-powerful, and all-knowing God—through the […]
In this rich and wide-ranging episode, Swami Padmanabha is joined by Swami Medhananda—a monk of the Ramakrishna Order and a renowned scholar in global philosophy of religion. Their conversation explores the dynamic interplay between Brahman and Bhagavan, personalism and impersonalism, and the nuanced theological implications of each. Together, they consider whether these categories are mutually […]
In this insightful and heartful episode, Swami Padmanabha welcomes Sri Radha Govinda Devi—Vaishnavi teacher, astrologer, author, and president of the Goa Academy. The conversation centers on the Enneagram as a tool for self-awareness within the path of Bhakti. Together, they explore how understanding our personality types can deepen compassion, enhance spiritual practice, and foster authentic […]
